Eunice I. Borgeson

Eunice I. Borgeson, age 86 of Park River and formerly of Adams, ND passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River. Eunice I. Vigen was born October 14, 1926 in Silvesta Township, Walsh County, ND the daughter of the late Nils N. and Gena (Bolstad) Vigen. She was baptized and confirmed at Adams Mountain Lutheran Church. She attended rural schools in Silvesta Township and graduated from Adams High School. In 1944 she attended Summer College at Mayville State and Valley City State College. She taught school in Tiber Township and Hoople, North Dakota. Eunice was united in marriage to Arthur Borgeson on June 11, 1946 in Adams, ND. The couple lived near Park River until 1948 when they purchased a farm near Fairdale, North Dakota. The couple lived and farmed between Adams and Fairdale until retiring in 1979. The couple continued to live on the farm until the late 1990's when they moved into Adams. Arthur passed away Aug. 10, 2008 and Eunice moved to the Good Sam Assisted Living Center in Fargo. She lived there until July of 2010 when she moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Park River, ND. Eunice was a member of the Adams Mountain Lutheran Church and WELCA. She served as past president of the WELCA. Eunice was a Sunday school instructor for many years and loved working with the younger children. She was a member of the Adams American Legion Auxiliary, the Adams Friendship Club and rural Homemakers. She is survived by her children: Douglas (Doris) Borgeson, Blue Grass, IA; Debra Borgeson, Fargo, ND; Donald (Beverly) Borgeson, Mexico, MO; Deanne Borgeson (Larry Bauste), Detroit Lakes, MN; David (Norma) Borgeson, West Fargo, ND; Daniel (Sharon) Borgeson, Rochester, MN; Duane (Susan) Borgeson, Sartell, MN; 15 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and her sister, Gilma McLean, Hillsboro, ND. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers: Lloyd, Albert, Glenn and Vernon and sister, Merna Bjerke. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Adams Mountain Lutheran Church, Adams, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River. Friends may also call at the church on Thursday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Trinity Cemetery, Adams, ND.